e3 Predictions (Goldeneye Wii)

[BreakABone]

I know its WAY too early, but I figured it would be a fun month ride.

So with e3 2010 in just one short month, I was curious what GTers expected from the big 3?

We already know some of the key reveals such as games for the Natal and PS Move launch. Nintendo will be there with Zelda and the Vitality Sensor and the 3DS.

So let's hear your wildest speculation.

And just to get the crazy train rolling

http://www.gamereactor.eu/images/?te...9bc05a3625a5ec

[Vampyr]

I feel like this is going to be an exciting E3...and seeing Elder Scrolls V on that list makes me tingly inside.

Not to mention Fable 3 (one of my all time favorite series of games), Gears of War 3 (another one of my all time favorites), Halo Reach, Marvel vs Capcom 3, the new Witcher game, new Zelda, new Mario Kart...I hope a lot of that list is true.

Although why would Mass Effect 3 be a sony exclusive?

[Ginkasa]

I'm calling BS on that list. Everything that stands out to me is designed to cause some sort of violent reaction. Besides, where is it supposed to have come from? I could make that same list in five minutes.

I mean "The Legend of Zelda: the [sic] Fall of Hyrule?" Sounds very exciting, but it just falls into the same rumors that were around when TP was just announced. Its also far from the usual pattern that Zelda titles fall into. It sounds like a crappy fanfic.

There is also no way that Mass Effect 3 would be a Sony exclusive. I could buy that they might port over the first two games and have ME3 multi-console, but it wouldn't be a PS3 exclusive. That inclusion is entirely for the purpose of seeing rabid fanboys go nuts. Its not impossible, I suppose. Dumber things have happened, but I just can't imagine how EA could possibly think there's a larger profit to be made for the final chapter of a trilogy to be released on a console that neither of the previous games were on.

So, anyway, rumors and predictions are fun, but only if they're not... dumb.

[Jason1]

Originally Posted by Ginkasa

There is also no way that Mass Effect 3 would be a Sony exclusive. I could buy that they might port over the first two games and have ME3 multi-console, but it wouldn't be a PS3 exclusive. That inclusion is entirely for the purpose of seeing rabid fanboys go nuts. Its not impossible, I suppose. Dumber things have happened, but I just can't imagine how EA could possibly think there's a larger profit to be made for the final chapter of a trilogy to be released on a console that neither of the previous games were on.

You never know...don't forget Resident Evil 4 was suppoused to be a Gamecube Exclusive, and it was for quite awhile, before it was finally released on PS2.

[BreakABone]

I should just point out that there is a 99% chance that the list is a fake. It looks to take known entities and add some out there predictions.

Originally Posted by Jason1

You never know...don't forget Resident Evil 4 was suppoused to be a Gamecube Exclusive, and it was for quite awhile, before it was finally released on PS2.

That was a slightly different case though.

I mean there is no logical reason for EA to make Mass Effect 3 PS3 exclusive, if anything else I can see it being ported to the PS3, but exclusivity doesn't make sense at this point.

[soccerant]

Kevin Butler will show up and Sony will win the conference because of it.

As far as Nintendo goes, we'll see their Vitality Sensor used, and my guess is that it'll be packed in with Wii Party, similar to the packaging of Resort/MotionPlus, WiiBo/Wii Fit, and Wii Play/Wiimote.

"Fall of Hyrule" sounds like fanfiction. Most Zelda subtitles deal with a main character or a critical item. My guess is that the title will deal with this woman/Master Sword. Hopefully we'll also see a Pikmin 3 reveal.

Nintendo missed a huge opportunity when they decided to launch a new Pokemon game for the DSi instead of the 3DS. The 3DS will sell, but can you imagine the damage it would deal if Pokemon was the title bundled, much less launched with it? They have another opportunity with a Mario Kart launch title, so here's hoping they do the smart thing in that situation.

We'll see more hands-on with Natal in some core-oriented games, but I'm still skeptical. The technology's fantastic, but it's less practical than Wii motion is for core games. No buttons? No tangible asset to hold on to where things like golf/baseball are concerned? Movement is limited to what I can do in real life? I'll pass. If Microsoft leans more towards Natal=accessible games rather than Natal=the new way to play, then they'll be heading down the right track.

[Ginkasa]

Originally Posted by Jason1

You never know...don't forget Resident Evil 4 was suppoused to be a Gamecube Exclusive, and it was for quite awhile, before it was finally released on PS2.

Apples and bananas. Resident Evil 4 was a departure for its series in both gameplay and story. It also was initially released exclusively on the originally announced platform and the series had been multiplatform before anyway so it wasn't too much of a surprise when it hit the sequel to its original system.

MAss Effect 3, on the other hand, will be connected to its previous games like no other game has before, at least to my knowledge. It has also ONLY been released on the 360 and PC so far. For EA to come out and release it exclusively for the PS3 would be very poor decision pretty much alienating most of the fanbase that made the first two games successful. It just wouldn't work.

[TheSlyMoogle]

Oh god if there was a pikmin 3 I will buy a black wii.

[BreakABone]

And more e3 ramblings

VG247 has learnt that Sony is to reveal plans for PSN’s premium services at E3.

According to a highly-placed source, Sony will announce a large-scale monetizing scheme for PSN at the LA show, but we’re assured nothing planned will impact the service’s current free aspects.

A string of features will be revealed, apparently costing “less than £50 per year”.

Sony will confirm plans to give all subscribers one free PSN game per month, from a choice of “two to four” every month.

“If you work it out, PSN games cost an average of £6-9 each, so over a year you’re basically going to be breaking even,” said our source.

A streaming music application similar to Spotify will be announced in Sony’s press conference on June 15. It’s thought that this can run in the background while playing games.

Rumours that cross-game voice chat is being saved as a paid feature are apparently not true, we were told.

“I can tell you now, 100 percent, that that’s not the case,” our man continued.

“There’s nothing in the premium package which will gimp regular PSN users.”

The PSN premium services announcement is thought to be a major part of Sony’s E3 conference, which will also heavily feature Move.

It’s thought that a PSP2 announcement, for this reason, is unlikely, and will be saved for either gamescom or TGS later this year. Get more detail on that here.

Project Natal to cost close to $200

While UK sources were telling MCV that the motion controller would run $80, perhaps less, the three Swedish retail sites are all listing the device for 1,499 SEK, which works out to just under a whopping $200. Now keep in mind a $60 game runs nearly $80, but that's still a pretty penny if it's correct.

[Combine 017]

C'mooooon Half-Life 2: Episode 3!

[Default]

Originally Posted by soccerant

Kevin Butler will show up and Sony will win the conference because of it.

This.

But ya, I agree with this probably going to be a pretty exciting E3. With all the new hardware introduced, it's going to be time to show off the big guns. Hoping for some cool Natal stuff - really eager to see what Rare is up to.

All I want from Nintendo is something-Zelda. Anything. It seems like we're gonna get something good, too. Looking forward to it.

And with Sony...meh. I'm not too excited about anything coming their way. I'd rather be pleasantly surprised. And again, KB please.

[Combine 017]

Originally Posted by Default

All I want from Nintendo is something-Zelda. Anything. It seems like we're gonna get something good, too. Looking forward to it.

Zelda: Spirit Tracks 2.

[Default]

Originally Posted by Combine 017

Zelda: Spirit Tracks 2.

Well played, sir. Well played

[BreakABone]

Not really a prediction, but guess could be used as a pre-e3 thread as well.

LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2010 – After delivering spectacular top-down coverage of the 2009 Expo, G4, the multi-media network that is plugged into the digital generation and its love of video games and technology, has once again been named the official broadcaster of the 2010 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 Expo). This year, G4 expands its coverage from 22 to 25 hours, broadcasting LIVE from the conference floor and all of the most highly-anticipated press conferences, including Sony, Nintendo, EA, Ubisoft and for the first time ever - Valve. G4’s Live coverage of E3 2010 begins Monday, June 14 at 3pm ET and continues through Thursday, June 17.

As the official broadcaster of the E3 Expo, G4 is the only place gaming fans can get all the inside scoop and information from this highly-anticipated event. “X-Play” and “Attack of the Show” teams will report directly from the show floor of the Los Angeles Convention Center and bring video game fans unprecedented access to all of the excitement that makes E3 Expo the epicenter of the gaming world. G4’s on-air team will showcase an unparalleled number of hands-on demos and exclusive interviews with the people who are changing the world of gaming.

“The E3 Expo is one of the biggest events of the year for our audience and the multi-platform coverage we’re offering gives fans a front row seat to every press conference, game demo and major happening at the show,” said Neal Tiles, President, G4. “With our expanded 25 hours of coverage, this year G4 viewers will be treated to some very special exclusives and surprises, live from the show.”

“G4 offers unparalleled live coverage of the E3 Expo. The network and its hosts are among the foremost authorities on the video game industry,” said Rich Taylor, Senior Vice President of Communications & Industry Affairs for the ESA. “We are proud to once again partner with them for the E3 Expo – making G4 the official broadcaster of the 2010 show.”

Notably, on Tuesday, G4 presents the world premiere hands-on demo of LucasArts highly anticipated “Star Wars: The Old Republic” LIVE from the convention center floor.
G4 hosts and the LucasArts team will deliver an unmatched 30-minute all-access reveal, exploring never before-known aspects and in-depth coverage from the MMO.

“Never before have we granted so much time to one game at E3,” said Adam Sessler, Host of “X-Play” and Editor-in-Chief of games content for G4. “Star Wars: Old Republic is a game of such breadth that the excitement around it and the time we are dedicating to it will have a huge pay-off for the viewers.”

G4 will offer:

· Over 25 hours of LIVE coverage

· LIVE on-air, commercial-free coverage of FIVE major press conferences: Sony, Nintendo, EA, Ubisoft and Valve.

· More than 40 hands-on game demos

· Exclusive interviews with top gaming executives immediately after each press conference

· Special surprises and reveals on stage

· Nightly stunts

· G4TV.com to stream E3 press conferences LIVE and unedited

Below is the daily schedule of events presented on G4:

Monday, June 14
“E3 2010 Live” kicks off at 3pm ET and runs through 12:00am ET. Day includes live coverage of the EA and Ubisoft press conferences as well as the exclusive, world broadcast premiere of the Valve press conference, unveiling “Portal 2,” the highly anticipated sequel from one of the industry’s most respected studios.

Tuesday, June 15
Day begins with live coverage of the Nintendo and Sony press conference events at 11:30am ET and runs through 9pm ET.

Premiere of the live hands-on demo of LucasArts highly anticipated “Star Wars: The Old Republic.”

Wednesday, June 16 and Thursday, June 17
“E3 2010 Live” focuses on exclusive hands-on demos and interviews from the G4 stage at the convention center. Coverage begins at 6pm ET and runs through 9pm ET.

G4tv.com will once again bring its award-winning E3 coverage to bear on the gaming public with up-to-the-minute breaking news, game announcements, exclusive interviews, HD trailers and in-game footage, screenshots, photo galleries, HD hands-on demos and special editions of its popular web series “The MMO Report” and “Sessler’s Soapbox” . Additionally, G4tv.com will bring gamers live streaming coverage from each of the big E3 press conferences, each with expert commentary and user interaction. From before the floor opens to when the last fan is kicked out of the Los Angeles Convention Center G4tv.com will bring gamers the most complete coverage of E3 Expo 2010 available across its website, podcasting and VOD platforms.

G4’s comprehensive coverage kicks off on-air and online at G4TV.com Monday, June 14 at 3pm ET and continues through Thursday, June 17.

[BlueFire]

I anxiously await the new Zelda.